U.S. Labor Market Strength Steadies Social Security and Medicare Funds

U.S. Labor Market Strength Steadies Social Security and Medicare Funds

The social safety net programs continue to face long-term shortfalls as lawmakers wrestle over reforms.
Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand

Fixing Social Security and Medicare: Where the Parties Stand

Republicans and Democrats have sharply divergent approaches to repairing the programs. Any solutions will affect younger workers as much as retirees.